Kentucky Wildcats: Images of Lexington Riot After Final Four Win over Louisville

An exciting University of Kentucky win over rival Louisville took an ugly turn. According to Mike Winn of The Courier-Journal:

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Post-game revelry in Lexington turned to violence and fire-setting as University of Kentucky fans swarmed the streets surrounding campus, prompting police in riot gear to move in.

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This is the sort of bone-headed act from a passionate fan base that brings out the worst in sports. A sensational win that launched Kentucky into the National Championship is being overshadowed by the foolish antics of a mob. Twitter has exploded with images capturing the insanity.

Andrew Mills Tweeted this picture, showing the mob of people and fire, which every self-respecting riot needs.

Pete Thamel indicated early reports of disarray:

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Some early reports of riot-like activity out of Lexington. Pepper spray and car flipping. bit.ly/HyXMPq

— Pete Thamel(@PeteThamelNYT) April 1, 2012"

Here is another photo for an up close and personal look at the mob, courtesy of Amanda DiPasquale. 

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car flipping, couch burning, tear gas, swat team, fireworks, riots #BBN twitter.com/mandaa_d/statu…

— Amanda DiPasquale(@mandaa_d) April 1, 2012"

I hope authorities are able to gain control over a situation that has clearly gotten absurdly out of hand.